IST
Istanbul
Turkey
1,690 km
1,050 miles
LEJ
Leipzig
Germany
Distance
1,690 km
1,050 mi / 912 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IST LEJ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Leipzig Halle Airport
IATA Code IST LEJ
ICAO Code LTFM EDDP
City Istanbul Leipzig
Country Turkey Germany
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Berlin
Elevation 325 ft 465 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 51.430000, 12.240000

Istanbul (IST) to Leipzig (LEJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) in Leipzig, Germany is 1,690 kilometers (1,050 miles / 912 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:37 in Istanbul, it's 18:37 in Leipzig.

The return flight from Leipzig (LEJ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 125° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Istanbul Airport (IST) and Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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